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Ashrafi - al-Ashraf Tumanbay II al-Qahira
922 (1516) year| Gold | 3.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Tumanbay II (1516-1517) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 922 (1516) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Ashraf Tumanbay II, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th to 16th centuries. Despite being made of gold, the coin weighs only 3.39 grams, making it a relatively small and portable form of currency for its time.
